Im not sure if the hood will be noticeably lighter than a flat all aluminum hood since bracing has to be added. It's probably a wash or insignificant either way. The wheels should be lighter but the larger tires will weigh more

The Eagle F1 G2 tires actually weigh a couple pounds less than the SS' Perelli's...

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I don't care if the hood weighs 2lbs, it's still, IMO, a detraction from the car. Functional or not, it looks out of place with the rest of the vehicle.

I'd disagree as well...I think it fits much better than any other hood I've yet seen on the SS...And I expect it to look even better in person. The fact that it's functional makes it just that much more appealing to me.

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Originally Posted by OldJedi

I think that Camaro in the center of the wheel will be just fine. There are a lot of ZL1 badges on the car already, somewhere in the area of $7,500.00 per badge!

I don't like the way "ZL1" looks there....I count 13 ZL1 badges/decals on the car already...I'd rather see 'Camaro' return to the center of the steering wheel.

I don't like the way "ZL1" looks there....I count 13 ZL1 badges/decals on the car already...I'd rather see 'Camaro' return to the center of the steering wheel.

only 13?? lol try 17 lol. 1 engraving on each rim(4 total), 1 sticker on each 6pot brembo(2 total), emblem on the grill(1), emblem on the rear deck lid(1), 2 on the hood(2), 1 emblem on the steering wheel(1), 1 on each side of the cars step plate(2), engraving on the shift knob(1), on the plastic trim passanger side(1), 1 on each head rest (2).
yea at this point im happy with the bowtie.

only 13?? lol try 17 lol. 1 engraving on each rim(4 total), 1 sticker on each 6pot brembo(2 total), emblem on the grill(1), emblem on the rear deck lid(1), 2 on the hood(2), 1 emblem on the steering wheel(1), 1 on each side of the cars step plate(2), engraving on the shift knob(1), on the plastic trim passanger side(1), 1 on each head rest (2).
yea at this point im happy with the bowtie.

The only one on the interior I counted was the corner of the dash. Whoops...

But, you help support a good point, imo...there doesn't need to be another ZL1 badge on this thing. "Camaro" would be perfect, imo...and the bowtie is okay, I guess...

Have to agree with everyone else (well almost everyone else). The shape is nice, the material is nice, but the center is awful. Maybe replacing the Chevy logo with the word Camaro, or even the old red, white, and blue badge from back in the 80's would help.

The wheel just doesn't fit the 'retro' feel of the gauges.

Maybe if they took the current one and gave it the feel and flat bottom. Kind of like the Audi RS4 wheel.

Yup, it just doesn't fit the rest of the car .... just looks like it's coming directly from another car (yes, a Spark ...)...

Besides, I find it sad when brands with history like Chevy, having all the weight of american cars history, just ... copy european cars ...

Benchmarking BMW or Audi shouldn"t mean copying 'em ...

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I'm kindly asking: "May I have a supercharged Z28 with 550 hp please? By the end of 2009 would be awesome. Thanks"

Do you mean the ZR1? If so, to answer your question, no the magnetic suspension doesn't make the Z06 cost $100,000. The price for the 3 Z06 trim packages range from $75,000 to $82,000. The "Z06 (Z07) Ultimate Performance Package" costs $10,000 and gives you the following options (copied from Chevy.com):

Yes but for the price of the ZL1 I'd rather just get like an 09 Z06 with a few miles, I love camaro don't get me wrong and I wouldent trade my ss for a vette but if I was to spend the money I would rather have a vette then the zl1

Yes but for the price of the ZL1 I'd rather just get like an 09 Z06 with a few miles, I love camaro don't get me wrong and I wouldent trade my ss for a vette but if I was to spend the money I would rather have a vette then the zl1

There are still some left over 09's in dealerships. If you can find one, I'm sure you can get it in the very low 60 range, maybe even high 50's! I'm considering this as well.

No need to, I did this a few days ago but never got around to posting it....

I think it looks SOOOO much better...

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Originally Posted by Punk_rider

Yup, it just doesn't fit the rest of the car .... just looks like it's coming directly from another car (yes, a Spark ...)...

Besides, I find it sad when brands with history like Chevy, having all the weight of american cars history, just ... copy european cars ...

Benchmarking BMW or Audi shouldn"t mean copying 'em ...

I....don't see any copying. The flat-bottom steering wheel is a good design, and I'm glad they used it!

As far as the center and controls resembling the corporate wheel...I've used that wheel in the Equinox - and let me tell ya': those controls are VERY comfortable to use...combined with the smaller, thicker flat-bottom wheel, I'm REALLY looking forward to this steering wheel.

what part of the dash will the shift light be located? thats a cool addition I wish the ss would have that available. although i still cant get over how much I hate that steering wheel. it looks like the stole it from a cobalt

Check out these performance specs on this camaro. The power is very close to the ZL1, probably a bit more, weight is around what you guys are estimating, performance numbers are basically identical to the 2011 GT500. I sure hope the ZL1 performs better then this.

what part of the dash will the shift light be located? thats a cool addition I wish the ss would have that available. although i still cant get over how much I hate that steering wheel. it looks like the stole it from a cobalt

And there is no shift light...that I've heard of.

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Originally Posted by Blackdevil77

Check out these performance specs on this camaro. The power is very close to the ZL1, probably a bit more, weight is around what you guys are estimating, performance numbers are basically identical to the 2011 GT500. I sure hope the ZL1 performs better then this.

I....don't see any copying. The flat-bottom steering wheel is a good design, and I'm glad they used it!

As far as the center and controls resembling the corporate wheel...I've used that wheel in the Equinox - and let me tell ya': those controls are VERY comfortable to use...combined with the smaller, thicker flat-bottom wheel, I'm REALLY looking forward to this steering wheel.

That looks so much better.
I also wouldn't mind losing a ZL1 badge or two.....

As far as straight line acceleration, all the other numbers seem to be close with the ZL1. The weight, (estimated) the 11 inch rear wheels, forged aluminum wheels, power, etc. I was hoping for high 11's closer to 120mph

As far as straight line acceleration, all the other numbers seem to be close with the ZL1. The weight, (estimated) the 11 inch rear wheels, forged aluminum wheels, power, etc. I was hoping for high 11's closer to 120mph

Like I said...it's just not a ZL1. There's a lot of engineering work that's going into it that aftermarket companies (while very impressive) just can't do. Chevy has access to data and resources only the 'creator' has available to them...

The Hurst is very impressive....I guess what I'm saying is the ZL1 is going to be more impressive...much more.

Like I said...it's just not a ZL1. There's a lot of engineering work that's going into it that aftermarket companies (while very impressive) just can't do. Chevy has access to data and resources only the 'creator' has available to them...

The Hurst is very impressive....I guess what I'm saying is the ZL1 is going to be more impressive...much more.

That looks so much better.
I also wouldn't mind losing a ZL1 badge or two.....

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Although I'm not as against the bowtie as most, I have to admit that the chop Dragoneye did with the word Camaro on the steering wheel looks best.

And I'm glad I'm not the only one who thinks this vehicle is over badged. I know some people love having badges everywhere, but there will be some debadging going on with my ZL1. I prefer the cleaner look of minimal exterior badges. But, it's nothing to complain about though since it'll be such an easy fix.

only 13?? lol try 17 lol. 1 engraving on each rim(4 total), 1 sticker on each 6pot brembo(2 total), emblem on the grill(1), emblem on the rear deck lid(1), 2 on the hood(2), 1 emblem on the steering wheel(1), 1 on each side of the cars step plate(2), engraving on the shift knob(1), on the plastic trim passanger side(1), 1 on each head rest (2).
yea at this point im happy with the bowtie.

SSmoked, thanks for a far more accurate recount of ZL1 badging. I missed a bunch of them that you listed. It now works out to about $3,000.00 per badge down from $7,500.00 p/badge. Look a discount already and a 550HP car too. Life just does not get any better !!!

Check out these performance specs on this camaro. The power is very close to the ZL1, probably a bit more, weight is around what you guys are estimating, performance numbers are basically identical to the 2011 GT500. I sure hope the ZL1 performs better then this.